Explore Ibuprofen through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like advil or motrin. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Ibuprofen in a sentence
Ibuprofen meaning
A synthetic compound used widely as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug.
Synonyms of Ibuprofen
Using Ibuprofen
- The main meaning on this page is: A synthetic compound used widely as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug.
- Useful related words include: isobutylphenyl propionic acid, advil, motrin, nuprin.
- In the example corpus, ibuprofen often appears in combinations such as: ibuprofen and, and ibuprofen, ibuprofen or.
Context around Ibuprofen
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 9 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Ibuprofen
- In this selection, "ibuprofen" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, taking, using, paracetamol, tablets, immediately and advil stand out and add context to how "ibuprofen" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include against using ibuprofen immediately after and already taking ibuprofen or another. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "ibuprofen" sits close to words such as acapulco, adrenal and alignments, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with ibuprofen
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Finally, we’ll look at some alternatives to ibuprofen that may be safer. (13 words)
When I say thank god I had my ibuprofen on me, I mean it. (14 words)
In addition, combination therapy of paracetamol, acetylsalicylic acid, and caffeine was significantly more effective than ibuprofen. (16 words)
However, the study found that despite its impact, less than one in five were able to name the inventor of ibuprofen – Dr Stewart Adams – compared to three in four who confidently named Mark Zuckerberg as Facebook’s founder. (38 words)
According to the documents, Brianna’s mother confirmed her daughter had been sick that week, and that her vomit had contained what she thought were grape skins but could have been the remnants of ibuprofen tablets. (36 words)
Ms Ewings, who is from Tiverton, said: "I took myself to Tesco to go grab some paracetamol, ibuprofen and some cat food and as I was walking through the door my waters literally went. (34 words)
Example sentences (20)
There is no strong evidence that ibuprofen can worsen symptoms, so if you are already taking ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory, then do not stop taking it without consulting a doctor.
According to the documents, Brianna’s mother confirmed her daughter had been sick that week, and that her vomit had contained what she thought were grape skins but could have been the remnants of ibuprofen tablets.
Finally, we’ll look at some alternatives to ibuprofen that may be safer.
In addition, combination therapy of paracetamol, acetylsalicylic acid, and caffeine was significantly more effective than ibuprofen.
Studies show it is as safe to use as common over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, and the protocol for medication abortion is used in more than 60 other countries.
The court also said that the F.D.A. was incorrect in saying that mifepristone was comparable in safety to ibuprofen.
While taking ibuprofen and naproxen together generally does not pose a risk for blood pressure levels, it’s always important to monitor your blood pressure if you are taking these medications regularly.
You can also take over the counter painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen to ease discomfort.
Also, over-the-counter drugs like ibuprofen and generic vitamins haven’t necessarily been subjected to the same testing and regulations and may even be missing active ingredients or even expired.
Continuing on trade, Vance complained the vast majority of ibuprofen and antibiotics are produced in China.
Finally there are prescription anti-inflammatory tablets, which tend to be more effective than ibuprofen, such as etoricoxib and celecoxib.
He also advised against using ibuprofen immediately after drinking, because it can also irritate the stomach.
It is usually treated with an anti-inflammatory painkiller like ibuprofen or even steroidal tablets or injections.
Ms Ewings, who is from Tiverton, said: "I took myself to Tesco to go grab some paracetamol, ibuprofen and some cat food and as I was walking through the door my waters literally went.
There are also medications and over-the-counter drugs that can cause heart damage in people with diabetes, including commonly used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen (Advil).
When I say thank god I had my ibuprofen on me, I mean it.
A: Based on currently available information, WHO does not recommend against the use of of ibuprofen.
For these reasons, the NHS advice was changed last week to recommend those with Covid-19 symptoms take paracetamol, rather than ibuprofen.
However, the study found that despite its impact, less than one in five were able to name the inventor of ibuprofen – Dr Stewart Adams – compared to three in four who confidently named Mark Zuckerberg as Facebook’s founder.
Ibuprofen stops prostaglandin production which means your stomach no longer produces the protective layer to block the stomach acid.
Common combinations with ibuprofen
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- ibuprofen and 13×
- and ibuprofen 8×
- ibuprofen or 5×
- of ibuprofen 5×
- like ibuprofen 5×
- or ibuprofen 5×
- as ibuprofen 5×
- taking ibuprofen 4×
- than ibuprofen 3×
- ibuprofen may 3×